The Latest: Trump suspends proposed tariffs on Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on U.S. threats to impose tariffs on Mexico (all times local):

8:35 p.m.

President Donald Trump says he has “indefinitely suspended” tariffs he has threatened to impose Monday on Mexican imports.

Trump says on Twitter that the U.S. and Mexico “reached a signed agreement” Friday night.

The president says Mexico “has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border.”

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) issues a statement following the announcement. ” It’s good to see the Administration and Mexico come together to prevent harmful tariffs and do what Congress has not: confront the massive immigration crisis taking place on our Southern border. It is still incumbent upon Congress to act, not only to close gaps in our immigration law that encourages this illegal activity, but also to provide much needed funding to address the humanitarian and security crisis that is overwhelming communities in Arizona and others states on the U.S.-Mexico border, ” Sen. McSally said.

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6 p.m.

After a week of threats, President Donald Trump declared Friday that “there is a good chance” the U.S. will strike a deal with Mexico to avert the tariffs he’s scheduled to take effect Monday to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.

Trump tweeted his more optimistic view from Air Force One as he flew home from Europe, but added, “If we are unable to make the deal, Mexico will begin paying Tariffs at the 5% level on Monday!”

The tweet marked a change in tone from earlier Friday, when his spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters: ” Our position has not changed. The tariffs are going forward as of Monday. ”

Trump has often said unpredictability helps him negotiate.